Clinical Characteristics and Viral RNA Detection in Children With Coronavirus Disease 2019 in the Republic of Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

There is limited information describing the full spectrum of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the duration of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA detection in children.

Objective

To analyze the full clinical course and the duration of SARS-CoV-2 RNA detectability in children confirmed with COVID-19 in the Republic of Korea, where rigorous public health interventions have been implemented.

Design, setting, and participants

This case series of children with COVID-19 was conducted in 20 hospitals and 2 nonhospital isolation facilities across the country from February 18, 2020, to March 31, 2020. Children younger than 19 years who had COVID-19 were included.

Exposures

Confirmed COVID-19, detected via SARS-CoV-2 RNA in

SUBMITTER: Han MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7455883 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature